Legal Writing
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Labels
Table of Legislation
Table of Cases
Table of Names
1 - Outline
Introduction
Writing
Reading
2 - Functions of a Text
Introduction
Storing Information
Retrieving Information
Interpreting Information
Combining Functions
3 - General Structure of a Text
Introduction
Level 1: Words
Level 2: Sentences
Level 3: Linking Sentences
Level 4: Paragraphs
Level 5: Linking Paragraphs
Level 6: Overall Structure
4 - Legal Structure of a Text
Introduction
Model for Organising Law
Model for Forming Law
Model for Using Law
Model for Litigation
Issues of Fact
Issues of Law
Issues of Discretion
Model for Transactions
5 - Characteristics of a Text
Introduction
Location
Layout
Headings
Length
Style
6 - Tasks with Readers
Introduction
Identifying the Class
Addressing the Class
Extending the Class
7 - Tasks with Writing
Introduction
Spreading It Out: Timing
Thinking It Up: Designing
Getting it Down: Writing
Polishing It Up: Editing
Bibliography